Maybe slightly off topic but did Theranos and their use/preaching of microfluidics (and subsequent public downfall) have any impact on funding or perception of the work you are doing?

Yeap. But her whole family is like that...

I just thought everyone's different and has their own way of dealing with things but now it's a big red flag for me

It's one of the only moments of my life where I thought I might be in a sitcom 😂

Because it's not entertaining. I was basically ignored for a few days and treated like a child on the naughty step. Emotional intelligence wasn't really her thing - more a shout scream and then silent treatment type.

I think I may have dodged a bullet.

I can relate to this except I bought the ring, got married and then handed over half of everything I'd worked for when we separated... You did the right thing get out and get your life back.

It took me a long time to realise that just because my now ex wife was clearly and repeatedly abused, it didn't stop her from also being an abuser. She was both victim and perpetrator.

Same story - helicopter, controlling parents resulting in her severe depression and anxiety. Her actions cutting me off entirely from my friends and family. The only difference is that it wasn't her dad, it was her mum who was the problem.

I'm almost certain her she was textbook narcissistic personality disorder.

You might doubt your decision every now and then but it's the right one. Stay safe.